Expanding network. Router to router?

[reform]

I'm thinking of building a 5node cluster which would probably have its own 5 port router. I plan to plug this into my wireless router (4-port) wich is in turn connected to my cable broadband connection.

Is it straight forward to just plug a router into another router to expand the network? or should I be looking at something different?

Ideally, I want the cluster to connect to my desktop PC with one cable, ie have a router box in the cluster that connects into my network.

Many thanks in advance for your advice!

 

[JackMDS]

It depends what you would like the topology to be.

If you want to have one cohesive Network you should connect the second Router as a Switch using regular port to regular and configure the Router to be totally passive.

You can see the principle here: http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html

If you want two Networks, this is the way to do it: http://www.ezlan.net/shield.html

:sun:

P.S. both examples use Wireless Router; however, a wired Router should work too.

 

[reform]

Thanks for the advice! I'll check those links out.